Cafedirect
Cafedirect, a leading UK-based coffee and tea company, was founded in 1991 and has since established itself as a pioneer in the fair trade movement. Headquartered in Great Britain, Cafedirect sources its products from various regions, including Latin America, Africa, and Asia, ensuring a diverse range of high-quality beverages. The company is renowned for its commitment to ethical sourcing, offering a unique selection of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate that supports smallholder farmers. Cafedirect's dedication to sustainability and social responsibility has earned it a prominent position in the industry, with notable achievements such as being one of the first UK brands to achieve Fairtrade certification. With a focus on quality and community, Cafedirect continues to lead the way in the ethical beverage market.
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Cafedirect's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Cafédirect reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,291,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 584,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 44,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 12,694,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses areas such as business travel and purchased goods and services. Cafédirect has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in total emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2040, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets have been validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Cafédirect's commitment to sustainability includes a pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2040, demonstrating its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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| Scope 1 | 584,000 |
| Scope 2 | 44,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,694,000 |
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